Air Quality and Odor Complaints

Richmond Community Air Monitoring Program

The Richmond Community Air Monitoring Program is an independent initiative designed to provide real-time air quality readings to the public and provide greater access to historic air quality data. The program includes three community air monitors located within North Richmond, Atchison Village, and Point Richmond neighborhoods as well as along the refinery fence lines that border those neighborhoods.

More information about the air monitoring programs can be found below and real-time data is available on the Richmond Community Air Monitoring website: fenceline.org/richmond/index

Fence line Monitor Locations Community Monitor Locations

Chevron's Flare Minimization Plan

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) requires petroleum refineries to monitor flares and file monthly reports. Flaring is not allowed unless it follows an approved Flare Minimization Plan. These plans describe each flare at a given facility, the equipment and procedures used to reduce flaring, and any other measures needed to prevent flaring.

Air Pollution Complaints (BAAQMD)

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District receives over 12,000 air pollution complaints each year from members of the public. Community members are keenly aware of air pollution events and often provide the first warning of air quality problems. Satisfactory resolution of complaints is one of the most important objectives of Air District staff.

Odor Complaints at West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill

The City is actively working with Contra Costa Health Services, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and Republic Services to address the cause of the odors and prevent odors from occurring. City staff will continue to monitor this issue. Residents impacted by odor should call the Bay Area Air Quality Management District odor complaint line at 1-800-334-ODOR (1-800-334-6367).